ILA Locals, representing a number of cruise ports, meet at Omni Hotel at Port Everglades, Florida to continue discussions on a Master Cruise Contract. Top photo: Left to right – Frances R. Dampier, Locals 1359-1860; Torin Ragin, Local 11416; Anthony Arrufat, Local 1922, Kenneth Riley, Local 1422; Anthony Gross, Local 1526; Johnnie Dixon, Local 1526.
Harold J. Daggett, International President of the International Longshoremen’s Association brought over 1 thousand docker and maritime union members to Lisbon, Portugal in November 2025 for the inaugural “Anti-Automation Conference” declaring war on companies that looked to advance automation at the expanse of longshore and maritime jobs. This 19-minute video captures the highlights of
KEY WEST, FL. (February 2, 2026) Congratulations and thank you to Local 1526, International Longshoremen’s Association out of Port Everglades, Florida on hosting the Second Annual Southeast Florida Golf Classic that helped raised thousands for their local scholarship fund. Kudos to Local 1526 President Johnnie Dixon, Secretary-Treasurer Anthony Gross and the officers and members
ILA Attorneys Lesley Mardon, John P. Sheridan and Eric Nelson lead discussions on duties and responsibilties of local officers. Copies of “Local Union Officer Manual” prepared by ILA General Counsel Office were distributed during this productive session at ILA’s South Atlantic and Gulf Coast District Educational Conference
Dozens of newly elected ILA officers attended “Leadership Foundation: A Lunch & Learn Read More »
Day Three Opens at South Atlantic and Gulf Coast District’s Educational Conference in San Antonio, Texas with Eloy Cortez, District Representative, welcoming ILA Delegation followed by Opening Prayer delivered by Rodney Priestley, President, ILA Local 1504 and District Vice President; and Pledge of Allegiance led by Johnnie Dixon, President, ILA Local 1526 and District Vice
